Five Opportunities to Grow Nonalcoholic BeveragesThere is unmet demand for experimental flavors, mocktails and other beverage trends. Pullback in Consumer Spending Expected This Year Speaking at the recent NRF Show, economists offered mixed outlooks on 2023. Consumer Pressures Continue to Weigh on Cigarette Volumes The latest Nicotine Nuggets survey found downtrading to affordable tobacco products picked up in the fourth quarter of 2022. U.S. Discretionary Retail Spending Decreased in 2022 Units and sales revenue were both down for most of the year, according to The NPD Group. Snacking: The All-Day Opportunity Consumers are shifting toward "hometainment" activities and away from traditional mealtimes. Consumers Prioritize Snacking Despite Economic Environment More than three-quarters of consumers regularly snack to reward themselves and for a sense of comfort. Two C-store Chains Are Among Top 10 Popular Grocers 7-Eleven and Circle K are named in a recent YouGov poll. New Poll Finds Majority of Voters Support Increased E15 Availability A Renewable Fuels Association survey showed approval for ethanol fuel, but more hesitancy on electric vehicles. Getting to Know the Non-Chocolate Consumer The category is expected to reach $20 billion in U.S. sales by 2027. The Health of Convenience Stores Six in 10 c-store shoppers are not satisfied with the current selection of better-for-you products. First Previous 18 19 20 21 22 Next Last
